Daewoo G2X Roadster launch soon

6 May, 2008

BY OUR AUTOMOBILE CORRESPONDENT

The Seoul Motor Show last month had
a charmer having the wraps taken off
it. Though the official launch is
still weeks away, the GM Daewoo G2X
roadster gave everyone present the
looks they could dream of.

Powered by a 2.0-liter 260-hp
engine complete with a turbocharger
and gasoline direct injection, the G2X
has all in it to make it a classic
roadster with abundant power and
breathtaking acceleration according to
automobile websites and reviewers.

Offering true sports car
performance and an exhilarating
driving experience, the car is
expected to take the GM Daewoo brand
places. An exciting shape, which
contrasts sharp edges with curved
surfaces to create a dynamic look, the
G2X boasts of a wide stance, sleek
silhouette, long front-hinged hood and
short overhangs, the proportions are
typical of its class, the report
added.

The G2X roadster comes with high-tech
features such as gasoline direct
injection, a twin-scroll turbocharger
with intercooler and double camshaft
phasing. Besides, the twin
counter-rotating balance shafts
provide the basis for the 1,998-cm 3
four-cylinder engine's impressive
performance data, the review pointed
out.

The review has been pointed out Daewoo
G2X’s engineers have designed a
classic sporty configuration based on
a rigid chassis, wide track and long
wheelbase of 2,415 mm. All four wheels
are suspended from twin A-arms made
from forged aluminum, the center of
gravity is low, and the weight
distribution of 51:49 percent is well
balanced, it said.

It is expected that the GM Daewoo G2X
roadster, awaiting a splash in the car
market worldwide, would be a vehicle
to watch out for. What the enthusiasts
previewed at the Seoul Motor Show is
all set to take the roads by storm.
Get set for Daewoo Returns!